Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2022
[Short and medium term results of the surgical management of ileocecal Crohn's disease].
The treatment of Crohn's disease (CD) is based on medical therapy and surgery is reserved for failure of medical management or complications. ⋯ After the surgical treatment of CD, the clinical and endoscopic recurrence rate continues to be high.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2022
[Clinical features of Chilean patients with Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune-Albright Syndrome].
Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune-Albright Syndrome (FD/MAS) is characterized by a spectrum of manifestations that may include fibrous dysplasia of bone and multiple endocrinopathies. ⋯ These patients demonstrate the variable nature of the clinical presentation and study of FD/MAS. It is essential to increase the index of diagnostic suspicion and adherence to international recommendations.
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Musculoskeletal tumors are uncommon. However, the true burden of all bone and soft tissue tumors of extremities is underestimated. ⋯ Therefore, an adequate clinical and radiological assessment, along with the awareness and application of simple guidelines for referral to a specialized center, are of utmost importance. These are critical steps for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment of sarcomas, improving their prognosis.
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Prostate cancer is the tumor with the highest incidence among men and one of Chile's leading causes of death. ⋯ Prostate cancer mortality in Chile has decreased significantly during the last two decades, like that observed in developed nations.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2022
[Off-label use of mycophenolate mofetil in immune-mediated diseases].
Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is a largely used immunosuppressive agent in the prevention of transplant rejection and lupus nephritis. Its use has been extended to other immune-mediated diseases (ID). ⋯ Mycophenolate has a favorable response profile as a second line immunosuppressive agent. It is effective as a glucocorticoid sparing drug. The safety profile is also favorable as adverse effects were scanty and mild.